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Seniors and Exercise: Starting An Exercise Program
AAOS — Before starting any exercise program, it is important to meet with your doctor for a complete physical exam. Ask your doctor if there are any particular medical problems you have that may affect your fitness program. If you do, work with your ...More…
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Seniors and Exercise
AAOS — As we grow older we tend to become less active. This is often a slow process that leaves us overweight and out of shape before we know it. How can we stop this process? The first step toward a more active, healthy lifestyle is exercise. A safe, ...More…
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Physical Activity for Seniors
AAOS — Inactivity weakens your muscles. Exercise helps maintain (or improve) your gait, balance, agility, and posture. Physical activity of 30 minutes a day will improve your health and quality of life. Walking, dancing, housework, bicycling and ...More…
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Travel tips for seniors
Better Health — Consult with your travel agent for suggestions. For example, many tour operators specialise in accommodating the needs of travelling seniors. Research important factors such as climate, language and culture. Buy a guide book and read it before ...More…
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Gardening for seniors
Better Health — Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for seniors or older people. Garden beds, equipment and tools can be modified so older people can create a garden that is interesting, accessible and productive. Gardening provides exercise, ...More…
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Understanding ...
AAOS — Many people with musculoskeletal problems use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in addition to traditional medical care. CAM providers have varied backgrounds and training. Professional licensing and the regulation of CAM providers ...More…
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Exercises For Persons 60 Years and Older
AAOS — Exercise builds strong bones and slows the progress of osteoporosis. It also tones your muscles and helps you move about more easily by keeping joints, tendons and ligaments more flexible. You should engage in weightbearing exercises, such as ...More…
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Effects of Aging
AAOS — It's no secret that our bodies change as we age. Some changes are obvious, while others are more subtle. Many people age comfortably and remain active, alert, and vibrant throughout their lives. Their physiologic age may be quite younger than ...More…
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Prevention of Falls: Facts
AAOS — Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people 65 and older in the United States. Falls can happen anytime and anyplace to people of any age, but most falls by people 65 years of age and older occur in the home during ...More…
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The Physician-Patient Relationship: The Importance of ...
AAOS — Good communication with patients has always been essential in orthopaedic practice. It is the "cornerstone" of the physician-patient relationship. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) urges orthopaedic surgeons to use ...More…
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Drive It Safe Guide for Mature Drivers
AAOS — If you've been driving for quite a few years, you bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the task. Certain changes that might occur in the aging process, however, could affect your driving skills. Fortunately, there are techniques to help ...More…
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Patients Have Important Role in Safer Health Care
AAOS — Ensuring patient safety is a national priority, and everyone involved in the health care system has a role, including the patient. Patients can help make their health care experience safer by becoming active, involved and informed members of the ...More…